The Atlanta Braves appear to be taking small steps to potentially eliminate the Tomahawk Chop.
The team has removed a sculpture near the third base entrance of Truist Park that promoted the contentious fan celebration, according to Jeff Schultz of The Athletic.
Quasi update on “The Chop”: This wood sculpture outside the Braves’ stadium near the third base entrance has been removed. I asked the Braves about it but they have chosen not to respond to requests for comment. @TheAthleticATL @TheAthleticMLB pic.twitter.com/ZdqKUP91um
— Jeff Schultz (@JeffSchultzATL) July 19, 2020
Atlanta was reportedly engaged in talks regarding the use of the Tomahawk Chop in early July. The Cleveland Indians, meanwhile, are considering changing their name and logo due to racist depictions of Native Americans, and the NFL's Washington franchise dropped its controversial moniker last week.
The Tomahawk Chop, which involves fans swinging their arms like axes or using foam tomahawks, is also used by the fan bases of the NCAA's Florida State Seminoles and the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs.
